The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-13
ABOUT PLAYS AND PLAYERS,
The Attractions the Local Amusement
Places During This Week.
Frederic Bryton as Jack o p.ahlohds -Min-
strelsy and 0pera-Notes and uvssip
About the Stage and Its People.


Opera house to morrow night and urtil Thurs |
day, is one of the comparatively few. of the cur
rent stage, that is entitled to distinction on |
account of its artistic excellence and dra-
matte effectiveness. Mr.. Frederic Bryton,
who appears in it, is comparatively young
actor, VINO, after several years of experience as
. successful leading man, became star, in
thep unknown play. and has since rapidly ad
yaneed TO the fronnt rank iq his profession be
has youth, striking Personal appearance, and |
very remarkable ability, which enables him to
plav a vide range OF parts with eqnal excellence,
ard the drama In which he is now achieving |
such decided success is admirably suited TO his |
capabilities. 1t is called Forgiven, and Is q |
vivid and PICTURESQUE story of life in the West
Of strong fiber and remarkable interest, but not
coarse, as too many plays are. It appeals to a
vide range Of sympathies, its moral lessons are
wholesome, and there is purity in the whole
conception of the piece, that at once commands
the respect of an audience Mr.. Bryton
plays John Diamond t''Jack oDiamonds,' as he
is familarly cal!ed), and invests the part with
manly dignity and pathos that cannot easily be
described. The story of the play is based on
the arrangement Of husband and wife, and it
s. so skillfuliy told as to present very strong
situations and effective clmaxes. Mr..
Bryton came here almost unknown last
zeason, bat during his brief engage
ment public interest conferred in him
in unusual manner, and at his
concluding performances he was greeted with
enthusiastic audiences. that filled the theater,
and no attraction played here during the season
made a better impression. Throughout the
country he is a great favorite and his versatility
rs an actor a writer and an artist have given
him sociai standing that few others have at
tanned OF his recent appearance in New ork
s'Nym Criukle," the noted critic of the World, OF
that city said: MIR Fred Brvton was welcomed
at the Windsor Theater last night as if he had
been abroad. The vast auditorium was disa-
greeably crowded, and the multitude was an I'M
usually enthusiastic one Mr.. Brytons play,
Forgiven, has been rewritten and materially I'M
proved since last season. and as it now stands ia
one OF the best combinations of humor and pa
thos in melodrama that we have. Seldom, If
ever. has the themc OF marital estrange-
menr been more effectively worked than
In this drama. and in none of the
imported plays is there better
bit OF characterization that Denver Dan, a
gambler. who is honest enough to acknowledge
his calling. MIR. BrytoE who is remarkably
handsome man, carried the female portion of his
audience with him, not alone by his manly bear
ing and picturesque costumes. but by his nat
uralness and his intense fervOr. There is probably
less affectation ABOUT him in his impersonation
Of the Western man than in any of the actors
who of late years have done the border dialect.
Hrs hero is the portrayal OF rough, honest
nature struggling to redeem itself in the eyes of
q woman whom be loves. He wins the sympathy
of his spectators at once, and in the third act
YOuses them TO unwonted excitement by his
meeting with his enemy, and his simple bravery
and determin alton When he appeared in this
act he was picture of masculine beauty and got
round of applause before he had opened his
mouth, and at the end Of the act the audience
recalled him four times. and seemed to never
tire of having the popular young actor walk out
and bow for them."
McNish, johnson & Siavin's Minstres will
give performance at Enelishs, on Wednesday
evening next. and an entirely new bill Of special
iies and features is promised by the manage
ment The company is especially strong in
comedians and vocalists. including such we'll
known performers as Bob Slavn, j. Carroll
johnson, Frank f. McNish Frank Howard the
noted ballad singer and tenor, Brrt Haverly j.
Henry Rice, RAMA and Bond, and others. The
engagement. it has been decided. will be at the
low prices which prevail at this theater-l5, %.
50 and 30 cents-and this is the first time that a
strictly irst-class minstrel company has ever
played at these prices in this city.
Mr. BARLEY Campbell's picturesque drama Of
American life, .The White Slave" which has
been frequently seen and well liked here before,
will be pre.snted at the Grand the last three
nights Of tits week, by the original company,
with special scenic and mechanical effects. In
many respects this is the best play Mr.. Camp
bell has written. 1t s story Of life in the
South during war times, and it has strong hu-
man, we'll as dramatic. interest pervading 1t.
The accessory effects. notably the burning OF
the river steamer and the explosion are strik
ingly good The advance sale Of seats viii
eAax- and Enpo ha
advance ia prices
The Bennett g. Monlton Opera Company, who
have been giving such enter tanning pei formances
Of comic opera at the Museum during the las
week, and who have been drawing such enor
nous audiences, will remain all this week. ap
pearine in q change of operas every Afternoon
and evening. A continuation of the large bust
ness may be expected, for there is already a biz
advance sale of seats. The repertoire for thi
week is as follows: Monday afternoon and even
ing. THE Mikado;" Tuesday, Queens Lac
Handkerchief and ''Chimes OF Normandy;
Wednesday, Pirates of Penzance' and 'Fr
Diavolo" Thursday afternoon and evening. 18th
Mascotte" Friday, ''Glroie Grnfia" and "Bohe
milan Girl Saturday. "Chimes Of Normandy
and "Olive;te." Ladies' and children will d
well to take advantage Of the matinees. at whlc
the full performances are given so as to avoi
the crowds at night.
The Casino will introduce new feature thi
week. A stage and scenery viii be substitute
for the circus ring, and Charles Towards 'Ol
Kentucky Home Ministries" will give two pei
formances daily. The company includes sewers
good specially people. among whom are Gordo
and Lick, musical team; Fred Barth, Cooper 81
Lovely. Frank LeRay, Charles Howard, Jo'
Davidson and the Brunswick quartet The All
anco Orchestra. under the direction of NJ
IIn-,- no ,rurI5, The aQm
sion price will remain ten cents
Notes of the Stage.
The Eden MCsee continues to be popu!a
place of amusement, and the attractions ther
are numerous aud varied
O Fl. Hasselman has published a very vaua
BILE theatrical guide, which gives the names
all he MI IN In u nd MI